Routes & pricing
What your ride costs, before you ask
Indicative one-way prices from San José's SJO airport — the country's most common starting point. Every trip is confirmed with a fixed quote before you pay, so the number you see is the number you get.
By destination
One-way prices from SJO airport
Pickup to drop-off, private vehicle, for a group of 1–4 passengers in a sedan or SUV. Larger groups ride in vans — same route, quoted per trip.
| Destination | Travel time | Price range (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| San José — downtown & hotels | 30–60 min | $35–45 |
| Jacó & Herradura | 1.5–2 h | $95–120 |
| La Fortuna & Arenal Volcano | 2.5–3 h | $150–190 |
| Manuel Antonio & Quepos | 2.5–3 h | $155–195 |
| Monteverde cloud forest | 3–3.5 h | $165–205 |
| Uvita & Dominical | 3–3.5 h | $175–215 |
| Tortuguero (La Pavona dock) | 3–3.5 h | $195–240 |
| Liberia city (LIR airport) | 3.5–4 h | $205–250 |
| Tamarindo | 4–4.5 h | $215–265 |
| Puerto Viejo & Cahuita (Caribbean) | 4–4.5 h | $215–260 |
| Papagayo & Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste) | 4–4.5 h | $225–275 |
| Nosara & Samara | 4.5–5 h | $235–285 |
Prices are indicative starting points, not final quotes. Traffic, night driving, and stops can shift the total — your confirmed quote is fixed once we agree on the route.
Landing in Liberia (LIR) instead?
Guanacaste destinations like Tamarindo, Papagayo, Playa Hermosa, and Nosara are much shorter — and cheaper — from Liberia's airport. Ask for a quote from LIR and we'll price the direct route.
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Your route not listed?
Any point A to any point B
These are the destinations we drive most. For anywhere else in Costa Rica — or a multi-day itinerary — send us the plan and we'll quote it the same day.